Planning

AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process involving artificial intelligence in histopathology to enhance the diagnosis of prostate and breast cancer. Operating as a central government public authority located in London, they have articulated plans to conduct a preliminary market consultation to refine their commercial strategy in this area. The milestone engagement is set to occur on 17th November 2025, and potential suppliers are invited to express interest and respond to the request for information via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. This initiative pertains to the services industry with an emphasis on pathology services, medical software packages, imaging equipment, and various other medical devices, and software development services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software, imaging equipment, and pathology services to engage with and potentially support NHS England in its innovative undertaking. The project is deemed suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, encouraging diverse participation and enabling businesses to expand by contributing to advancements in medical diagnostics. Companies looking to leverage their expertise in analytical software, medical devices, or related services would be well-positioned to compete in this tender, offering a pathway for growth and increased visibility in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Notice Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform the NHS commercial strategy for AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as the financial envelope is yet to be defined. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000mIR7PIAW&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding AI in Histopathology to Support Prostate & Breast Cancer Diagnosis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070882-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

48180000 - Medical software package

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

85111800 - Pathology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Charlie Stephens
Contact Email
charlie.stephens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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